Delegate comments from the day -
"Very interesting range of speakers and delegates. Excellent chairing."
"John Holden was excellent, engaging and with ideas that are applicable to my service."
"Good conference with a lot of inspirational stories."
The programme focused on the increasing pressure on libraries to deliver social benefit as well as core lending services a time of deep cuts in government and local council spending. Expert Keynote Speakers looked at new challenges in the post-election landscape, while delegates benefited from Case Studies of previous Libraries Change Lives Award (LCL) winners and a session on tackling the NEETS agenda. It was supported by CILIP’s Communities Services Group.
The LCL Award presentation, a highlight of the event with guest speaker Mark Lawson and video presentations of the shortlisted entries prior to the formal announcement of the winners. A special presentation by the winners formed part of the afternoon conference session. Full details of this year’s award and videos of past winners are available on the LCL Award website.